Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
german teacher, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 100 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 77 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 30 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 71 560
Men: 35-45median CHF 72 308
Women: 35-45median CHF 70 108
Men: 45-55median CHF 60 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 70 000
Men: 55+median CHF 87 100
Women: 55+median CHF 74 000
median CHF 69 060
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a german teacher relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 39 533. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
german teacher, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 84 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 78 127
21+ yearsmedian CHF 39 533
median CHF 69 060
-39%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for german teacher have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 87 100. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a german teacher is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 153 119 anually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for german teacher, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Service sector in general
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Health care / Social services
CHF 95 0001 job
Education
CHF 70 10723 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 30 00010 jobs
Insurance
CHF 10 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for german teacher
The top two high-paying cantons for german teacher are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.